Sunday, November 16, 2014

[WNO] Digest Number 2037

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Digest #2037

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Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:38 am (PST) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83


Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events. Allmeetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and strongly encouragedto attend. Try going to at least one or two meetings a week, what you learnthere will definitely help shorten your time in transition. Also, many of thesegroups convene in the evening, so it will not take time away from your dailyjob search activities.

Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of like going toschool, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gainingknowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standoutfrom your competition.

In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only willit reduce the cost of driving there, but the friendly conversation will makethe ride seem to go much faster.

If anyone is aware of a meeting that you would like to share withthe group, please let me know and I will gladly include it. Also, if any transition support group wouldlike to receive this list to share with your members, please let me know and itwould be my pleasure to add your group's e-mail address to my distributionlist.

Thank you,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue


Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events

Sundays, from 8:00 – 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, TheBronc, an on-campus radio station at Rider University. Hosts FrankKovacs and Wanda Ellet bring youthe best career advice, no matter what stage your career is in. Whether you arein transition, looking for a better opportunity, or even a college student,Your Career is Calling has you covered. Nearly every single week, they are joined by a special guest to cover aunique topic. Don't forget to tune into107.7 FM The Bronc, http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's free Android and IPhone Apps. Listeners can reach the studio with theirquestions at 1-877-900-1077. Inaddition, interesting previous episodes are availableat: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.

Mondays, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm. Callin your job search questions every Monday night to a liveRadio Show titled: Own Your Careerhosted by Rod Colon, on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial 1-347-857-3320 withyour questions to get proven guidance from the # 1 career coach in the UnitedStates, specialized in the 7 Step JobSearch and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Getfree coaching with challenges you encounter steering your career in the roughseas of the 21st century job market.

In addition tothe great meetings listed below, check out the Neighbors-helping-Neighbors(NhN) website at: http://neighbors-helping-neighbors.com or www.nhnusa.org for additional meetings.

Monday, November 17thfrom 7:00 am - 9:30 am: The Mondays @ 7 Group will host Mark Troncone, who will give a presentation titled: TopicTo Be Determined. For further information, contact Ed Thomas at 203-981-4648 or ejjthomasjr@gmail.com, or the group's websiteat http://www.mondaysat7.org/ Themeeting is at the Westport United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport,CT 06880 (Exit 42 offthe Merritt Parkway).

Monday, November 17th from 10:00am - 12:00 noon: Northern NJProfessionals in Transition will host Sharon Bussey, Founder, BTII Institute, who will give apresentation titled: Career Opportunitieswith Project Management Professional (PMP) and Microsoft Certifications. Increase your marketability by obtaining aPMPR, a CAPMR or Microsoft certifications. If you are unemployed orunderemployed, you may qualify for a free New Jersey State training grant totake one of BTII Institute's Programs. These grants include the cost of yourcourse books and materials. The exam fees are also included if you maintain therequired average. For additional information, please contact NNJ_PIT@yahoogroups.com. The group meets the first andthird Monday of the month, except holidays. A scheduleof upcoming meeting dates is available at: www.bit.ly/prof-in-trans_2014. Themeeting is at the Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ 07040.

Monday, November 17th from10:30 am - 1:00 pm: ProfessionalService Group of Central NJ will host VictorS. Manganaro, a career coach, who will give a presentation titled: Effective Communication Through ImaginationWorkshop. As career coaches advise, the key to a successful interview isdelivering strong answers without hesitation. Answers must be prepared inadvance but recited without sounding scripted. This is definitely not easiersaid than done. Victor will show theaudience exactly how to do that by getting attendees to step out of the box ofrehearsed or stumbled responses by using improvisational or improv techniquesand exercises. Learn to be in the moment by listening carefully, respondingspontaneously, and thinking quickly in role-playing situations. The key improv elements that are useful whennetworking and interviewing include: 1) Listen with intent. Job seekers shouldalways remain in the moment, or they will miss or mistake important details,questions and even body language. Consequently, their responses may be muddledor off the mark, reflecting negatively on the candidate. 2) Think quickly. Incombination with good preparation, improv helps improve a candidates' responsetime so that what they say at the next meeting or interview is clearer, compelling,and even brilliant, and 3). Make timely effective decisions. Improv helps jobseekers make and implement decisions more quickly and take advantage of veryshort windows of opportunity. Manganaro'snot-to-be-missed, lively workshop uses exercises illustrating these importantelements to give audience-members the needed tools to land their dream job. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.biz. PSGCNGmeets every Monday, except holidays. Themeeting will be at First United Methodist Church of Somerville, 48 West HighStreet, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Monday, November 17th from 12:00noon - 1:30 pm: The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library will host Bruce A.Hurwitz, CEO of Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, who will give a presentation titled: Conducting an Effective Job Search. Bruce will offer a simple, yet effective, wayto conduct an effective job search. Based on his decades' experience as anexecutive recruiter and career counselor, he will reveal to attendees hissecrets to not just finding jobs, but creating jobs, securing job offers, andsuccessfully negotiating employment agreements. The presentation is based onhis books, Success! As Employee and Entrepreneur and A Hooker's Guide toGetting a Job: Parables from the Real World of Career Counseling and ExecutiveRecruiting. A raffle will be held amongst attendees, the winner of which willreceive the book of their choice. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, November 17th from1:15 – 2:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meetingfor Job Seekers titled: Downloada Customized Company List for Contacts. Find Companies and Executive contacts for yournext job. Search by industry as well as location, size, and sales. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Monday, November 17th from 6:00 -8:45 pm: The WestchesterNetworking Organization (WNO) will host: DonnaHeld, Recruiter and Career Coach at Career Techniques Inc, who will give apresentation titled: Ask the Recruiter. Once again, you are told that you are not a fit.But I thought that the interview went so well, you think. What happened? Find the answers to the omnipotent fitoxymoron, plus more at WNO's November meeting. Donna will be conducting an openquestion-and-answer session on topics ranging from: interviewing skills, salarynegotiation, targeting your search in today's job market, cover letter andresume writing, and techniques for working with both corporate and staffingfirm recruiters. This is your chance toask those tough questions and prepare yourself to respond in a supportiveenvironment. Donna suggests you send heryour resume, and, if you wish, any additional question or topics, a few daysprior to the meeting. Send to dheld@CTECHNY.com and note "WNO Meeting 11/17 in the subject line. Donna willaddress as many topics and questions that meeting time allows. Additional information isavailable on WNO's website at: http://wno.weebly.com. For your information, the WNO hosts meetings on the third Monday ofeach month. Please register in advanceat http://WNO20141117.eventbrite.com. WNO hosts meetings on the third Monday of each month. Themeeting will be at the Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive,Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.

Monday, November 17th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm: The Sayreville Public Library will host Dr. Colleen Georges,a career and life coach, who will give a presentation titled: Job Search and Networking Techniques. Colleen will share hertips for successfully searching for a job in this tough job market.Click here to View a video of Dr. Georges to learn more about her! Toregister, contact Alaina at alainad@lmxac.orgor call 1-732-727-0212 ex. 25. You may also register online. The meeting is at theSayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin, NJ 08859.

Tuesday, November 18th from 12:00 noon - 1:30pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will host JohnCrant, Author, Career Coach and Speaker, who will give a presentationtitled: Interview Intervention: TheSelf-Recruiter Interview Checklist. John will show how to research a job opportunity that you are about tointerview for, to fully prepare for interview success, and the right way tofollow-up after your interview. Thediscussion includes: 1) Success is About Preparation, 2) Researching theCompany, Job and More... before the Interview, 3) Be Ready to Impress: TheSelf-Recruiter® INTERVIEW CHECKLIST, and 4) Thank You Notes that Solve YourProblems in Advance. The meeting is atthe New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34thStreet, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, November 18th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm: The Newtown Career Networking Group will hostNick Fox, who will give a presentation titled:Combining Digital and Social Networking IntoYour Job Search. Nickwill show us how we can learn which companies are hiring, what issues aretrending, how they impact these companies and possibly what they are doingabout it. Together, this knowledge and your ideas create an opportunity to askfor a meeting to make suggestions and offer proposals that can result in a newposition. Likewise, you can convey your own messages through the media thatshow you as an active member of a contemporary community that adds value bycommenting, suggesting, and assisting others in your areas of personal and professionalexpertise. By combining these digital tools with your social networkingactivities, you will soon be on your way to that dream job you set out for. PleaseRSVP at: newtownnetworking@gmail.com. For more information, contact the church at1-215-968-3861 or www.newtownnetworking.org. Themeeting is at The Newtown Presbyterian Church, Reception Hall, 25 NorthChancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Tuesday, November 18th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Lloyd Feinstein, a career coach, whowill give a presentation titled: How toGetPast theFirstInterview. Formore information contact Sylvia Velez at 1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. Themeeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ07920.

Wednesday, November 19th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will offer a program titled: WorkSearchOrientation. Are you a 40+ jobseeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provideslinks to job openings, skills assessment tools, and training programs at nocost to individuals. After taking theorientation, WorkSearch isaccessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Librarycomputers. Attendees will be shown howto download the information to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Wednesday, November 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host David Lees, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Interview withConfidence. David will discussthe job interviewing process and tools you can use to effectively stand outfrom other candidates. This pro-active approach will help you better manage thejob interview. You will learn: 1) Thebig secret to communicating and managing interviews, 2) How best to be preparedprior to your interview, and 3) How to answer those troubling questions beforeyou begin interviewing, and 4) The three steps to score points whileinterviewing. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, November 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary in conjunction with its sponsor, Citi Foundation, are proud to announcethe 6th Annual New York StartUP! 2015 Business PlanCompetition for NewYork-based startup entrepreneurs, with cash prizes totaling over $30,000. TheOrientation will start you off by giving you the basics of the competition.Attending one orientation session is the first requirement of thecompetition. The meeting is at the NewYork Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street,New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, November19th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, The Bronxville Career Network will host aspecial meeting titled: Recruiters' Panel Get Hired, WhatRecruiters Look For. The Bronxville Career Network is pleased topresent a panel of accomplished professional recruiters, both in-house andindependent, to answer your questions about getting hired through therecruitment process. Laura Mackenzie, Vice President andSenior Business Leader at MasterCard Worldwide, Ezra Rosensaft, Vice President of Business Development at HBO, Mary Anne Denniston, founder of TheDenniston Group, Joan Gagan,Managing Director of Gilbert Tweed International and Beverly Daniel, founder of The Career Growth Group. Join us for a compelling and informativeevening. Key Points that will be discussed at the meeting include: 1) MistakesYou Cannot Afford to Make, 2) DoingWhat You Did Well Previously vs. Doing What You Now Need To Do, 3) IndentifyingYour Strengths, and 4) Understanding Your Value. Forfurther information, email Rich Antash at rantash@gmail.com, telephone him at914-343-4498, or www.reformedchurch.org. For aGoogle map of the location, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/BCNatRCB. The meeting is at TheReformed Church of Bronxville, inthe Edwards Room, 180 Pondfield Road, at the corner of Midland Ave, Bronxville,NY 10708.

Wednesday, November 19th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm: GenY Networking Group will host a special Open Forum to Discuss Interview Questionsand Answers. At this meeting we willdiscuss: Interview Questions About You, Questions About Your Qualifications,Questions to Ask in a Job Interview and What Not to Ask, Interview QuestionsAbout Your Work History, Interview Questions About Money, Interview QuestionsAbout the New Job and the Company, and Interview Questions About theFuture. We will cover the above and somuch more. So bring your favorite questions and your interview war stories, andcome out and join us, I am confident that you will enjoy this evening. So please plan to attend and spread the word. Foradditional information or to register, please contact Joe Finazzo at joseph.finazzo@yahoo.com. The meetingis at the Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.

Wednesday, November 19th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host aprogram titled: Understanding Networking. Thefollowing topics will be discussed: 1) What is it, 2) How does it work, 3)Techniques to manage an effective network, and 4) Overcoming networkingfears. Additional information isavailable at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. The meeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (corner of UnionStreet), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, November 20th from 2:00 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Sherry Natkow, whowill give a presentation titled: CritiqueYour Resume. Are your resumesgetting you interviews? Are you submitting the same resume for each jobposting? Successful job-seekers customize their resume for each position inorder to let hiring managers know immediately that they are a good fit. Learn how to incorporate the language from ajob posting into a Keyword-rich Summary. Participants must bring a current resume and 2 job postings.Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must email Sherry Natkowat snatkow@job-prep.comto enroll and receive additional information. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, November 21st from 9:45 am- 12:00 Noon: The PrincetonPublic Library and the Professional Service Group of Mercer County will co-hosta Special Discussion on PSG and You. Please join our open andinteractive discussion with the PSG of Mercer County leadership. This will be agreat opportunity to learn about the resources offered by PSG of Mercer County,the benefits of volunteering with the group, and to share what you need fromthe group's leadership to help with your job search. Visit the PSG of Mercer County website to learn about the numerous resources available there. The meeting is at the Princeton PublicLibrary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.


The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, located at 188Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016-4314, offers an extensiveseries of weekly programs pertaining to job search, training, and careeradvice. Inquiries about programs may bemade by calling 917-275-6975, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Click on their link at: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/65/calendar for a detailed list of upcomingclasses. In addition to these greatin-person classes, the library also recorded some of the presentations and theyare available 24/7 on-line at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324. Check them out, I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the amountof helpful information awaiting you.

Free Pro BonoCareer Coaching. Career Coaching isa PRO BONO / FREE service available to job seekers who wish to focus anexisting job search strategy and/or gain insight on how to craft an effectiveself-marketing plan. Each session is comprised of a 50 minute meeting with avolunteer Job Coach at SIBL'sMadison Avenue location. To make anappointment for a PRO BONO / FREE coaching session, please visit:

http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30075466

Please provide your name, phone number, e-mail address,and specific goals. If you do not have an e-mail address, please input noemail@email.com when prompted. Oncebooked, an e-mail confirmation and follow-up reminder will be sent to thee-mail address provided. In addition, you may also receive a courtesy telephonecall confirming your appointment. If youhave any questions, please contact the Job Search Central Manager at jscnypl@nypl.orgor call 1-212-592-7006.

The Westport Public Library, located at 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT06880 offers an interesting series of weekly programs pertaining to job search,training, and career advice. Click on their link at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/events for a detailed list of upcoming events. Inaddition, many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcastscan be viewed 24/7, when time allows, at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and cost effective way of seeing a greatpresentation, from the comfort and convenience of your home. Isn't technologygreat!

Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:09 am (PST) . Posted by:

"John Rechenberg" john_rechenberg

WNO

Westchester Networking Organization November Presentation

The Westchester Networking Organization (WNO) invites you to our monthly
meeting on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Croton On Hudson Free Library,
171 Cleveland Drive, Croton On Hudson, NY 10520. The following is planned:

* This month, Donna Held will present "Ask The Recruiter".

* As always, the WNO Career Doctor is in. Plan to visit with
independent career coach Linsey Levine, who will offer brief, professional
one-on-one advisory sessions.

* Lew Tischler will offer brief Small Business advisory sessions.

* Light refreshments, courtesy of Chu, Phillips & Associates,
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

If you plan on coming, our meetings are free, but you must register at
<http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/> http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/.
Should you discover you will be unable to attend, extend your apologies by
sending us an email at <mailto:wno1635@gmail.com> wno1635@gmail.com so that
we can find someone else one of our limited seats.

Get the most from WNO meetings:

* Bring your business cards and have them ready when you register.

* You are always making an impression. Business casual is expected.

* If you are not already a member, join our
<http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Westchester_Networking_Organization>
WNO Yahoo Group. Follow all instructions carefully.

* After the meeting, new members will receive an invitation to join
our LinkedIn group.

November 17, 2014 - Agenda:

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.:

Registration & Open networking

7:00 - 7:09 p.m.:

Greetings & General announcements

7:10 - 8:14 p.m.:

Donna Held presenting "Ask the Recruiter"

8:15 - 8:44 p.m.:

Open networking

8:45 -

Meeting ends

SESSION: Ask the Recruiter

PRESENTER: Donna Held

Donna Held will be conducting an open question-and-answer session on topics
ranging from: interviewing skills, salary negotiation, targeting your search
in today's job market, cover letter and resume writing, as well as
techniques for working with both corporate and staffing firm recruiters.
This is your chance to ask those tough questions and prepare yourself to
respond in a supportive environment. Donna suggests you send her your
resume, and, if you wish, any additional question or topics a few days prior
to the meeting. Send to <mailto:dheld@CTECHNY.com> dheld@CTECHNY.com and
note "WNO Meeting 11/17 in the subject line. Donna will address as many
topics and questions that meeting time allows.

Donna Held is an entrepreneurial businesswoman with expertise in the worlds
of information technology and financial services. She is known in her
industry as a high energy salesperson and recruiter, knowledgeable,
responsive and bottom-line driven, with a reputation for quick, effective
turn-around on projects under her direction.

Ms. Held started Career Techniques Inc. in 2008. It is a privately held
recruiting firm specializing in the fields of financial services and
technology recruiting for both the consultant and the permanent employee. In
addition, Career Techniques Inc. specializes in job preparation skills
including resume writing, interview and negotiation skills. Ms. Held has
been a guest speaker at TENG, NWO, Connect to Care and other networking
groups. Some of Career Techniques Inc. clients include: JPMorgan Chase,
Bunge Global Markets, Deutsche Bank, Omgeo, The Church Pension Group and
more.

Ms. Held spearheaded the development of the Information Technology
Consulting Division for The Ayers Group, a multi-national human resources
consulting firm. Ms. Held joined the firm in 2000 as Vice President,
Staffing Services, and was promoted to Managing Director in 2004. She grew
the business from its inception, developing its infrastructure, compensation
plans, and hiring its recruiting and sales staff. When The Ayers Group was
sold in May of 2006, Ms. Held's division was generating $7.5 million in
annual sales.

Ms. Held obtained her MBA as well as her BS from Lehigh University. The
institution greatly benefits from her active and successful annual
fundraising efforts. She is a member of Second Shift, a working mothers
group based in Westchester, New York. She also is a member of the National
Association of Professional Women. In her home community of Chappaqua, Ms.
Held volunteers for the PTA, Temple, and various community activities. She
donates her time for fund raising for The Alzheimer's Foundation and Friends
of Karen.

You can reach Donna by calling 914-238-4253 or emailing her at
<mailto:donna.held@career-techniques.com> donna.held@career-techniques.com.

Secure your seat. Register at <http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/>
http://wno20141117.eventbrite.com/. Walk-ins are welcome on a non-guaranteed
first-come, first-served basis and must fill in a registration form at the
front desk as well as present a business card. We have a very limited number
of available seats, remember to register early.

The Free Croton Library parking lot is limited in space, please park in the
back of the lot or on the street. Remember, the wise networker carpools.

We have a new website, please take a moment and sneak a peek at
<http://wno.weebly.com/> http://wno.weebly.com. There's a wealth of
information here for you to peruse.

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